Category: Capitals
Capitals’ playoff hopes rest on rematch of 13-goal thriller against Carolina Hurricanes
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes put on a thrilling show two weeks ago. Not only did the matchup feature Evgeny Kuznetsov’s first game back in the District since his trade to the Hurricanes, but the contest proved to be the Capitals’ most entertaining game of the season. The 7-6 shoot...
Read moreTJ Oshie, Nathan Walker, and Ilya Samsonov among 2024 Masterton Trophy nominees
Toronto Maple LeafsThe NHL announced the nominees for the 2024 Masterton Trophy, Friday. The trophy is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. TJ Oshie was nominated for the Capitals while former Caps Nathan Walker and Ilya Samsonov were...
Read morePenguins close gap to two points for wild card spot
Pittsburgh PenguinsIn Washington, DC, the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins downed the Capitals, 4-1 on Thursday night. The win pushed the Pens past the Caps, and two points back of the New York Islanders for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, … Continue reading → The post Penguins close gap to two points for...
Read moreMetro Notes: Shepard, Gaudreau, Fast
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from their AHL affiliate the Hershey Bears. The 28-year-old Shepard has seen action with the Capitals already this season and made his NHL debut back in October when he led Washington to a victory over the New Jersey Devils. Shepard has...
Read moreCapitals recall Hunter Shepard from Hershey Bears after Darcy Kuemper injury scare
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced that they recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears on Thursday afternoon. Shepard arrives on an emergency loan basis after backup netminder Darcy Kuemper left Wednesday’s practice early in pain after appearing to tweak something in his back. The 28-...
Read moreFlyers' Couturier to miss first 2 games of road trip
Columbus Blue JacketsFlyers captain Sean Couturier will not travel with the team for at least the first two contests of its four-game road trip due to an upper-body injury.
Read morePaige and Nic Dowd sponsor future service dog Judy through America’s VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation
Guide Dog FoundationARLINGTON, VA — Paige and Nic Dowd welcomed a fluffy friend to the ice this week for a very good cause. On Thursday, the Capitals announced that Dowd’s Crowd would sponsor a future service dog through training with America’s VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation. The young pup is named Judy, taking h...
Read moreCaps-Penguins will be the biggest game of the year
Pittsburgh PenguinsYou’ve done it again. You’ve arrived at Loffs Watch, America’s favorite source for Washington Capitals Playoff Chances News and Updates NHL Scores Caps Alex Ovechkin Squirrels. (Sorry: SEO dump.) We have an excellent episode for you today. At 7 PM tonight the Capitals will host the Pittsburgh Pengui...
Read moreCapitals Reassign Matthew Phillips
Brian MacLellanThe Capitals have loaned right-winger Matthew Phillips to AHL Hershey, GM Brian MacLellan announced today. His roster spot goes to Tom Wilson, who is eligible to return tomorrow against the Penguins after serving a six-game suspension for high-sticking Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor. Phillips, 25,...
Read moreSabres put a big dent in the Capitals as Washington suffers yet another blowout loss: numbers for the morning after
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals hung on for two periods on the road in Buffalo but the third was their worst and led to another blowout loss. We keep hearing that when the Capitals lose, they lose big…and that’s just straight-up facts. A tough back-to-back with travel against the Penguins and Hurricanes now...
Read moreSpencer Carbery explains decision to pull Charlie Lindgren against Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresThe Washington Capitals dropped their third-straight game Tuesday night, falling to the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-2 blowout loss. After Alex Tuch netted Buffalo’s sixth goal of the game, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery opted to pull his goaltender for just the fourth time this season, swapping out C...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Sabres team fighting for their playoff lives
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are playing another big game? Tell me something I don’t already know! Tonight’s matchup takes the Caps to Buffalo where they’ll play the Sabres who are just trying to stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Capitals currently occupy the second wild card spot in...
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko will skate with Alex Ovechkin on Capitals’ first line against Sabres
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals rookie winger Ivan Miroshnichenko will get top-line duty on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Spencer Carbery revealed after the team’s morning skate that TJ Oshie would not be available against the Sabres, making way for Miro’s promotion. Oshie had been skatin...
Read moreCaps rule Oshie (undisclosed) out vs. Sabres
Buffalo SabresThe Capitals won't have the services of veteran forward T.J. Oshie for Tuesday's game at the Sabres.
Read moreThe Capitals’ playoff chances depend on fending off the Flyers
Capitals’Hey, it’s Loffs Watch! Let’s check in on Washington’s playoff chances. Despite taking just one point from Saturday’s game against Boston, the Capitals’ status improved this weekend significantly. Some of that is owed to Detroit’s shootout loss to Florida, and a lot is owed to Philadelphia’s blowout...
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